# PixelGum Approved

Within our community we discussed the best aspects of our favourite games. These are the criteria we collectively established that games must meet in order for them to be **PixelGum Approved**.

- **Game Design**  
  Has an interesting, innovative and/or unique game design elements
- **Replay-ability & Timelessness**  
  Has a high replay-ability factor that doesn’t wane once the end-credits roll. This game will still be enjoyable when replayed in years to come
- **Atmosphere**  
  Has an environment that is all encompassing and compliments the game perfectly
- **Universal Appeal**  
  Has a broad appeal beyond gamers who are already fans of its genre
- **Competition & Community**  
  Promotes healthy competition and/or positive interactions among players
- **Testing**  
  At least 100 hours played cumulatively by members of our community with every game mode thoroughly tested; including single, co-op and/or multiplayer
- **Microtransactions**  
  Contains no game-affecting or gambling-based microtransactions
- **Bug-Free**  
  Launched with a stable build/had no game-breaking glitches

#### Click here to view a complete list of games that are PixelGum Approved

### Games
- [Game **Halo 2**  
  Platform: One  
  Genre: Action](/content/gaming/games/halo-2/index.html)  
- [Game **Luigi’s Mansion 3**  
  Platform: Switch  
  Genres: Action, Adventure](/content/gaming/games/luigis-mansion-3/index.html)  
- [Game **Hitman**  
  Platforms: PS4, One, Win  
  Genre: Action](/content/gaming/games/hitman/index.html)